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Evangeline Lilly gained widespread recognition for her role as Kate Austen onLost, the hit series that kept viewers hooked with its unpredictable twists and complex characters. As one of the show’s main characters, she became a fan favorite, and her portrayal of Kate brought her international fame. However, not every aspect of her time onLostwas as enjoyable or glamorous as it may have seemed on the outside.
In a heartfelt conversation, she opened up about a particularly difficult experience she had while filming the show. This moment on set had a lasting impact on her, influencing the way she approached her role from then on.
What drove Evangeline Lilly to stand up for her character onLost?
Evangeline Lilly, who played Kate Austen onLostrecently shared a personal story about a difficult experience she had while filming the show. In an interview onThe Lost Boyspodcast, as reported byThe New Zealand Herald,she talked about a scene in season three that left her feeling“mortified”and made her decide that she would never do another n*de scene on the show.
Lilly explained that she was“cornered”into doing a scene where she had to appear partially naked. She felt very uncomfortable, and after the scene, she wasleft shaking and crying. She said,“I was mortified, and I was trembling, and when it finished, I was crying my eyes out.”Because of this experience, she decided she would not participate in any more such scenes on the show. She also added:
In season four, another scene came up where Kate was undressing, and I fought very hard to have that scene be under my control and I failed to control it again. And so I then said, ‘That’s it, no more. you may write whatever you want – I won’t do it. I will never take my clothes off on this show again.
Lilly also talked about how she was frustrated with the direction her character’s story went. As the show went on, she felt that Kate became less strong and more focused on the love triangle with Jack (Matthew Fox) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway). Lilly said:
At the beginning, she was kinda cool, and then as the show went on, she became more and more predictable and obnoxious.
She didn’t like how her character was always chasing after the two men, and it made her angry. The actress also discussed the importance of showing flawed women on screen as she believed that characters who have imperfections allow viewers to feel okay about their own flaws.
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Through her experience onLost, Evangeline Lilly showed that she was determined to keep control over how her character was portrayed and make sure Kate stayed strong and true to herself.
Why is Evangeline Lilly stepping away from Hollywood?
Evangeline Lilly has decided to take a break from Hollywood. She shared this news in an Instagram post, where she re-shared a video from 2006 in which she talked about her future. In the video, the actress mentioned that her dream was to retire from acting within ten years and focus on family and humanitarian work.
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In her Instagram caption posted in June 2024, Lilly expressed how happy and grateful she felt for the life she is living now. She mentioned that stepping away from what seemed like an obvious choice (wealth and fame) could feel scary at times, but choosing her true purpose had replaced the fear with fulfillment. Whileshe may return to Hollywood one day, for now, she feels that she belongs elsewhere.
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Lilly also shared withVarietythat she had already taken a break from acting for the past three years after finishingAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.She explained that being away from the industry had brought her a sense of joy and peace. Currently, she is not actively pursuing any work in the industry and is not under any contractual obligations. Instead, she is focusing on her humanitarian work and her writing.
You can watch all the seasons ofLoston Netflix.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
